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Reader Pentecostal Explosion 2017 will convene in Detroit, Michigan on tonight September 26, 2017 - September 29, 2017. All services will be held at Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ, Inc. located at 19190 Schaefer Hwy. which is pastored by General Board Member Bishop J. Drew Sheard.

This years theme is called "Reigniting the Fire." The nightly speakers are as follows;

How do you see Jesus?.... JESUS has/have been translated into all kinds of things: My help in time of need!My bridge over troublewaters! My lawyer in a court room! My doctor in a sick room, etc....We have to remember, people have seen Jesus as Black, Brown,Yellow--and even Blue-eyed with blonde hair....Are any of them more correct than Elton's view?... I really believe that people conceptualize Jesus to help them understand and grasp who HE is....Therefore, in the case of Elton John, I really believe that's what he was doing....However I think he is going have a hard time "proving" in the Scriptures that Jesus was GAY...In Elton John interview with Parade magazine the singer talked about a lot of things including Jesus being gay.... "He said “I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems"...So the question becomes, Who is Jesus Christ, really?Is Jesus Christ only love? I mean, not according to man’s opi…

There will be a "Living Legends Educating 365" reception and concert....For the Rev. Michael Pfleger,The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr....These great men will be honored for their work in the African-American community....Also Dr. Wright releases his new book February 25, 2010, titled, "A Sankofa Moment" It's about the history of Trinity United Church of Christ." In which the book details the 48-year history of the Trinity United Church of Christ.... With a major emphasis on the building of the largest United Church of Christ congregation within the denomination...The also tells how it developed several ministries and several entities under the pastorate of Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright jr....I know there are many people who don't have any love for either of the men that will be honored....BUT I DO! ....To a greater degree Dr. Jeremiah Wright....No matter what one may think of him, he has to be given some credit.…

25 percent of parents responding to a recent survey say they don't discipline their children for bad behavior because they want "an easy life."A study, reported by the U.K.'s Daily Mail, says three in 10 adults admit to being a "pushover" when it comes to their kids, and more than half see themselves as more of a friend than a parent, saying they'd rather talk things out than dish out punishments....This is what happens when the family unit starts to fall apart....Discipline is not a bad thing! If we don't discipline our kids, then our kids don't discipline their kids and so on. We end up with a society of dependents who have no sense of self worth or responsibilities.

Psalm 127:3
Sons are a heritage from the LORD,
children a reward from him.

Proverbs 20:11
Even a child is known by his actions,
by whether his conduct is pure and right.

Proverbs 22:6
Train a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not turn from it.

Something wrong with this picture!This is a picture of Kirk Franklin bowing to Mon'Nique on her show early in the month....The stance and position Kirk takes here is kinda of disturbing for me as a Christian....Why did Kirk enter the stage....Go down on one knee.....bowing his head and raising his hands together as if in prayer to Mon'Nique? Why did he feel the need to do this? Is he making a mockery of the Lord?
The Bible says friendship with the world is enmity with God.... If we dont respect the God that we claim to serve neither will others...Check out this great post!

Juanita Bynum II said in one of her sermons that The Wearhouse is not a church but " IT'S A MOVEMENT" I am asking when did Juanita leave behind the church? Was it before or after that situation?Do we need another movement? What the purpose of a new movement? What kinda of movement do she have in mind? I understand that God can use her to deliver people....But that don't mean that Satan is not influencing her.... Nor do it mean she's immune to him or his demonic spirits... Alot of men /women have been lured away by Satan and his spirits and they have/are perverting the word for their own gain.

There's talk that Soledad O'Brien next black in America will deal with "The Black Church and Faith"...Faith is a strong leading force in the lives of many African Americans...And for that reason alone I am hoping Ms.O'Brien the best...Lord! I don't no what Ms.O'Brien is getting her self into messing with black folks and faith....Any way, Black in America 1 drew fire from many, as some thought the program showcased negative stereotypes of black life in an attempt to score ratings....Some believed CNN exploited African-American's and helped feed into the unsavory image of minorities in this country. First thing first! All Black churches are not alike....They are as different as the communities they are located in....When I speak of the "Black Church" I am speaking of the church that was instrumental in building my faith....and at the same time instill in me hope to hang on in there...That's the Black Church that I love and su…

When I saw the flier to the left I was total surprise...I believe the Bible never mention dating but it do mention betrothal ( a promise to marry) The Bible also has alot to say about lust...All us Christians no one thing to be clear... we should not have sexual intercourse before marriage.... One passage which mentions this is where Apostle Paul wrote in Corinthians 6:19-20: “You are not your own; you were bought at a price.... Therefore honor God with your body.” I guess my next question is why do the body of Christ need a conference for every thing under the sun? Is not the Bible the final authority for all Christians? The Bible instruct us to flee lust ( RUN )... So what can a single conference teach that the Bible has not already outline?

The season of Lent begins today Ash Wednesday.... Lent commemorates the final weeks leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion, and many Christians mark the season with a spiritual commitment or by giving up a habit or behavior for the duration of Lent....Some examples of Lent commitments giving up television, reading through a particular part of the Bible, volunteering at a local food kitchen, and many others....What ever you decide to give up the...point of such a commitment is to focus attention on the person of Jesus Christ....Are you giving up anything to commemorate Lent this year?I am giving up sweets!

Anti-abortion billboards around Atlanta are causing a stir for their claim... that African-American women get a disproportionate amount of abortions compared to other women, reports the Atlanta Journal New ads featuring a young black child are popping up around the Atlanta Metro area… According to FOXNEWS.com the Billboards are an effort by the anti-abortion movement to use race to rally support within the black community. The reaction from black leaders has been mixed, but the “Too Many Aborted” campaign, which so far is unique to only Georgia, is drawing support from other anti-abortion groups across the country. The effort is sponsored by Georgia Right to Life, which also is pushing legislation that aims to ban abortions based on race. Some say that the language in the billboard is using messages of fear and shame to target women of color. What do you think?...What if they would have put a picture of a black father on that billboard instead of a child?They seem to be even more d…

The world's second pregnant man is expecting a baby boy sometime this month or next....When i read that headline I said to my self that's the biggest lie every told on God....It's misinformation because this person is NOT A MAN!!!!!..This is a woman who underwent surgery (although not fully as evidenced by the pregnancy)...Also by claiming that "a man is pregnant"the media is perpetrating a lie as opposed to conveying true information...I don't care about the couples sex life nor what they have decided to do....I do care that it is not being reported correctly and will lead some to the wrong conclusion of what is possible.

I get tired of the media saying "pregnant man". No matter what this person looks like on the outside this is a She! If you have female organs you are FEMALE. While SHE may look outwardly male, and APPEAR to be male, she is still a woman biologically. This person is a pregnant woman! I find it strange that this woman wanted t…

Evander Holyfield's wife claims the boxing great hit her
several times after an argument about her payments to their church, and
she has received a temporary protective order against him....Misinterpreted
scriptures are the source of false teachings and doctrines.... When
scripture is taken out of its context its original meaning changes.... Its
meaning and purpose ends up being inaccurate or being in err..... Once this
takes place those who are taught the inaccurate or erroneous
interpretation are said to be receiving false teachings and doctrines....Misinterpreted
scriptures are results that arise from deliberately twisting the scriptures...Because we are human and have a limited understanding...We fall prey!

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all” (Jas 1:5 NIV)...If your pastor post this message on the church's marquee what would you think?...He's having a really bad day or he's a lousy leader? Seriously!!!

I don't know why people are surprised.... This is Vanity Fair this
magazine demographic is white women.... not black women at all...To me Vanity Fair idea
of putting a black woman on its magazine cover is Beyonce , Alicia Keyes or Halle Barry.
Women who are already at top.... Let me just state for the record I don’t recall ever opening up a
copy of Vanity Fair magazine in my entire life....But I have seem plenty of them on tables in waiting rooms...But i never felt the magazine was speaking to me,about me or for me...I always saw Vanity Fair as a white magazine....Meaning it's a magazine that cater to skinny white women ...That's why I don't understand the hoopla that going on now in our community about this particular issue.Question are you a fan of Vanity Fair?

There was a time when you wouldn't dare approach the man of God with worldly ideas like this....But some were along the way that has changed...Question: How would you react if your church suddenly replaced it's devotional services with steppers or praise dancer on Sunday morning?Would you be in agreement with such a move?

Hooping and the black church go together like a hand in a glove..I believe hooping is as much a part of the black church makeup as anything else....You can go into any Black Baptist or Pentecostal Churches on any given Sunday and here"hooping"....hooping
is when the words of the preacher begins taking on a musical quality.
I have learn through my research.... that the song quality of hooping is a legacy of long-ago African griot, or storytellers...

Rev. Nathan Dell, who teaches preaching, or homiletics, at the Samuel
DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University in
Richmond.
"They memorized the history of the tribe and it was their task to teach
the community," Dell said. "They told the story in ways that could be
remembered, in ways that would move folks' heart as well as inform
their minds." Enslaved Africans brought that tradition to America, and
free black pastors adapted it to preaching. "They had no formal
education, b…

Lil Wayne seems to think his prison term is God's will for him... and everything
happens for a reason..."I look at things as 'Everything is meant to be.'
I know it's an experience that I need to have if God's putting me
through it...First and foremost God's will, is that "ALL"have a relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ.
“This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth”(1 Timothy 2:3-4)"It's God's will that by doing
good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men" (1 Peter 2:15).Understanding God's Word is a lifelong process, which is
never complete of course...but the pay off is the ability
it brings to choose God's will....I believe for us to lived out God's will with all
its satisfaction and fruitfulness, we have to be caring students of Scripture with a passion to understand it …

Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention, the nation’s largest Protestant denomination...
you know the one that was praying for the president to die a couple of months ago...have now asked President Obama to “do everything within the authority of his office” to free the American missionary team charged with
abduction in Haiti.

I received an email in my in box the other day of a website call Pray4Trig.com... There are some folks trying to organize a worldwide day of prayer to force God to "cure" Trig Palin of Down Syndrome...By April 18 which is Trig's birthday... They are also asking individuals and congregations around the world to pray that God remove those extra chromosome that God Himself gave Trig.... The point being that when God cures Trig, it will show evidence of God's existence and power to "atheists and others who don't believe in God." However, in the event that God should fail to cure Trig, the group maintains, it won't be a measure of His existence or non-existence, it will only indicate that those praying had too little faith...Now Jesus made some very specific promises about prayer Matthew 21:21, John 14:14, Matthew 7:7 just to name a few...I believe God answers the prayers of the faithful with out any doubt...But He also knows our motive for …

There are many religious rituals and ideas in the old black church...That have been pass down through the years from one generation to the next ...Some of these ideas and rituals don't have nothing to do with salvation but was/are important to our ancestors ...And some of those rituals might still be practice today....With that being said.... I truly believe when our ancestors came into the house of God...Their original purpose and point was to praise God in the best way they knew how....Even if it meant kneeling down in front of the congregation....To them that act alone showed they knew how to humble themselves before an All Mighty God... But, at the same time they were trying to lift up a down people...I strongly believe we should honor and respect does who came before us...I also believe respect should be shown to other religion ....Even if I don't agree with it practiced I believe respect should be shown...Now the young man in the…

I ask that question because according to a recent survey takenby Pastors.... Billy Graham is the most influential preacher living follow by Charles Swindoll...In a telephone interview conducted in November 2009, Protestant pastors were asked to “name the top three living Christian preachers that most influence them...21% of pastors surveyed said Graham…While Graham’s position at the top may have been expected, the list as a whole was a bit surprising for its lack of diversity ( NO BLACKS ) according to Ed Stetzer, director of LifeWay Research which is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention."Considering our sample includes liberal and conservative, all races and ethnicities, mainline and evangelical, we were surprised that the list looked like mainstream Christian radio and publishing and was not more representative," he said. "Of course, the majority who answer drive the final numbers, but I was expecting more diversity in the responses." What I find…

In New Orleans, Pastor Debra Morton of Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church has canceled her congregation’s monthly Sunday night communion service...Two weeks ago, hemmed in by logistics that couldn’t be changed, her congregation and its guests reoccupied their storm-damaged sanctuary in eastern New Orleans more or less as the Saints and the Vikings squared off....She made it a little easier then by providing televisions in a nearby reception area — “but I dare not challenge them again” with another conflict, she said with a laugh Tuesday....Over 130 million American adults are expected to tune into this Sunday’s NFL championship between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV... Some three quarters of all men will watch, and more than half of American women as well–numbers that many churches would love to see on any given Sunday....I believe for the church of today to fight and win we must realize what we are up against. We got to be able to l…

How is it that John Travolta got into Haiti ahead of international aid organizations?My next question why can’t people just help to be helping?Why do it always have to be a hidden motive? I am aware that most religions think that a natural disaster is a major chance to spread what they believe .... Also it seems that each group will use the fact that they helped with aid of some kind to justify their beliefs...Look at Actor John Travolta and the Church of Scientology....They are apparently flying doctors and ministers to Haiti...It looks like they are taking advantage of the natural disaster to spread their beliefs...According to an Associated Press story, Travolta himself piloted his own Boeing 707, loaded with six tons of military rations and medical supplies to Port-au-Prince.... He brought his wife, Kelly Preston, along for the ride.Aid groups have been desperate to fly their own planes into the over-stressed airport. U.N. humanitarian spokeswoman Elisabeth Byrs said Tues…

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Reader for years I believe that Minister Farrakhan was a closet Christian. The Bible says that one day every tongue must confess that JESUS is Lord. Listen to Minister Louis Farrakhan say he knows his redeemer lives, and that Jesus, the one who conquered death for him. The minister comment has caused some confusing among his followers and has caused quite a stir on his Facebook page.

In my opinion, the minister knows his time is near and close he's setting the record straight. He's confessing with his mouth and believing in his heart that God has raised Jesus, the Christ, from the dead, Who redeemed us, thou shall be saved. He has received the gift of salvation. He will see Jesus. He is also repenting for his wrong teaching cause he knows he has to be held accountable, for we all will sit in the judgment seat of Christ. He said he will take a loss to win in the end. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMinisterFarrakhan/videos/1419395434834391/

Reader I tell you what I must be reading a whole different apology than everyone else. Vicki Yohe now all of a sudden don't support Donald Trump, not 100% any how. His Presidency is prophetic fulfillment. What I'm reading from Ms. Vicki is basically saying "I'm sorry that I have to deal with the consequences of my actions". The backlash should have caused her to examine her heart not just her post. The apology comes after a number of churches have begun cancelling her scheduled appearances. What this is, is a PR spin.
That initial post (and it was not her first time with that type of post) was a reflection of her character. And what she is saying now is not that she were wrong but that we interpreted it wrong. I am not going to join the bandwagon with my fellow Christians to say that because I followed her ministries I know her heart. I do not. God knows her heart. I do not. I know what she have shown many times.
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Reader my deepest condolences to Family and extended Family of Bishop Frank Summerfield. Bishop Frank Summerfield was the senior Pastor and founder of Word of God Fellowship Church in N.C. A powerhouse in the Lords Church one who will be greatly missed by many in the Christian community. You never know what tomorrow brings. Lets keep the family in our prayers. https://www.facebook.com/WOGFC/

"Want to know why so many people are confused about Christianity? Not because Snoop Dogg has a 'gospel album' coming out! Oh no..... It's because so many professing Christians are defending and co-signing it!" -Anthony Hall

To read these comments makes me so sad that people who claim to be "Christian" are standing and fighting for Snoop making a gospel album, is truly mind boggling.

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Pastor Jamal Bryant defends the WORD Network's inclusion of Muslim Leader Louis Farrakhan. The nerve of her to say “The owners of The WORD Network are NOT Christians.” I don't see this as joining religions.. I see this as two leaders of different religions joining to save lives.. #BlackLivesMatter. She will never collect another coin of mine.

Reader good Thursday morning to everyone I'm praying everyone reading this post have a wonderful day, in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I guess R. Kelly and Apostle Matthew Stevenson is the Facebook topic for the last couple of days because it's all up and down my timeline.

All I'm gonna say is that after watching all the different broadcasts and attacks against Apostle Matthew Stevenson the church needs to get it together. Everyone interprets the Scriptures differently, every pastors is not for everybody. In my opinion, the rebuttal last night by Prophet Carn, the yelling and name calling by Dr. Earl Carter and the personal attacks on the man and his ministry by Bishop Ronzel Pretlow was not necessary. I'm at lost with this whole Apostle Matthew Stevenson situation. The religious folk had reported Apostle Matthew Stevenson video so many times that Facebook took the video down.

Reader I saw a few posts about Pastor Steven Furtick leaving Elevation Church to sign a contract with Lakewood Church for millions of dollars. It's NOT TRUE, he said so himself.

A website that publishes works of Christian satire is behind false reports that Steven Furtick is leaving Elevation Church for a $110 million contract with Lakewood Church.

The article appeared at The Babylon Bee on July 28, 2017, under the headline, “Steven Furtick Signs 6-Year, $110 Million Contract With Lakewood Church.” In a “stunning” move for evangelicalism, the article reported, Steven Furtick would be preaching alongside Joel Osteen.

Reader as I watched this video and I said to myself, "Wow, God's word is real and unfolding right before our very eyes. God's word has come to fruition. Here is a so called "ex pastor" who claims to no longer believe in the word of God. He says every character in the Bible is false, as he proceeds to discuss why he no longer believes in the bible while mentioning The Council of Nicea as his evidence of the bible being fabricated.

Reader, a bad decision or choice can quickly destroy an entire life's brand. Well here we go again with another church scandal that will surely challenge and test our faith. In my opinion, some pastors rise up to fame from within the church and often time do a lot of damage to the flock before they are confronted. If they do leave, they always take a lot of unsuspecting people along with them who are angry at the church for being so unloving and judgmental. Case in point, some on social media are upset because rumors have it Bishop Jakes sit Pastor Chris Hill Down, for a season. (You can read about it here)

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Some folks are upset and claiming Rolan Martin should not have tweeted the news before his family had a chance to notified his church. Update: I hope Dr. Tim's family is getting ahead of the rumors that are coming out of New York about the death of Dr. Tim's. If these rumors are true they can destroy this man many years of work he has done for the Kingdom of God:
The report on pastor tims is that it was a gun shot or drug over dose that took his life.The report also says it will be monday before the cause of death is know.It is sad that a man of the church and leader for so many people would loose his live this way.Feel sorry for his four children and his ex wife that they have this to deal with now.Four more young …

According to Rickey Smiley Facebook Page, the nude photo of Pastor Charles Jenkins, that's floating around on the Internet, was posted to the Internet by an angry employee: "Please keep Pastor Charles Jenkins in your prayers! A nude photo of him brushing his teeth has been released, and here's who's behind it:" update: Ricky Smiley apologies for the link in his post.
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I notice that Suzanne Hinn has her own ministry ( and how different does she look!)...From all reports she's the one wanting out....According to the report the couple have been together for some 30 years....To me a divorce after 30 years of marriage is a big deal.....As a beleiver I am very saddened by this news...God hates divorce!( Malachi 2:16) According to pastor Benny the divorce proceedings took him by by surprise....The reason for the divorce is irreconcilable differences....Some of Pastor Benny followers believe that the “devil made her do it” in order to try to separate his church....Others believe that Benny put his ministry before his wife.... I am not trying to judge Suzanne Hinn, nor Pastor Benny but Suzanne Hinn looks like a new person...Any way if our marriage is doing great, we need to Praise God! If not we need to pay attention.....We are living in the last days and everyone should be on gaurd!